Mercedes-Benz 410 D Operating Instructions Manual page 43

Control lever of d,flerent,al lock
1 Disengaged
2 Engaged
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releasing the service brake. Apply acce lerator only sllghtly and do not pump the
accelerator pedal.
- For shor t stops, e. g. at a traffic light. leave selecto r lever in the driving posit ion
and control vehicle with the brake. For extended stops with the engine running,
shift to position .,P" or .. N".
- On long uphill grad ients, particularly 111 case of heavy loads (ope ration with
trailer) . select lower gear range 1 11 tune.
Engaging and disengaging differential lock
- The indicator light comes on or goes out only after the engag ing 'disengag ing
action in the differential case 1 s comp leted.
- It may only be engaged when the vehicle 1 s standing or travelling at low speed
(walking speed).
- Do not .engage lock while the dnve whee ls are spinning.
- When starting off, acce lerate slowly.
- Change direction slightly several times 1f the indicator light fails to go out after
the lock has been disengaged .
Caution!
Never dnve on a sealed road with the different ial lock engaged.